SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixtureClassification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008GHS06 Skull and crossbonesAcute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.GHS08 Health hazardSTOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to the liver and the reproductive system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral.Hazards not otherwise classifiedNo data availableLabel elementsLabelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.Hazard pictograms

GHS06GHS08Signal wordDangerHazard statementsH301+H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.H373 May cause damage to the liver and the reproductive system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral.Precautionary statementsP260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.P405 Store locked up.P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.WHMIS classificationD1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effectsClassification systemHMIS ratings (scale 0-4)(Hazardous Materials Identification System)Health (acute effects) = 1Flammability = 0Physical Hazard = 0Other hazardsResults of PBT and vPvB assessmentPBT:N/AvPvB:N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measuresGeneral informationImmediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.No special measures required.If inhaled:Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.In case of skin contact:Generally the product does not irritate the skin.In case of eye contact:Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.If swallowed:Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.Information for doctorMost important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayedNo data availableIndication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment neededNo data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing mediaSuitable extinguishing agentsProduct is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.Special hazards arising from the substance or mixtureIf this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:Selenium dioxide (SeO2)Advice for firefightersProtective equipment:No special measures required.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresNot required.Environmental precautions:Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.Ensure adequate ventilation.Prevention of secondary hazards:No special measures required.Reference to other sectionsSee Section 7 for information on safe handlingSee Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HandlingPrecautions for safe handlingKeep container tightly sealed.Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.Open and handle container with care.Information about protection against explosions and fires:The product is not flammableNo special measures required.Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesRequirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:No special requirements.Information about storage in one common storage facility:Not required.Further information about storage conditions:Keep container tightly sealed.Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.Specific end use(s)No data available

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effectsAcute toxicity:Toxic if inhaled.Toxic if swallowed.The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this substance.LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:No dataSkin irritation or corrosion:No irritant effect.Eye irritation or corrosion:No irritant effect.Sensitization:No sensitizing effects known.Germ cell mutagenicity:No effects known.Carcinogenicity:EPA-D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity: inadequate human and animal evidence of carcinogenicity or no data are available.IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.Reproductive toxicity:The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this substance.Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:May cause damage to the liver and the reproductive system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral.Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:No effects known.Aspiration hazard:No effects known.Subacute to chronic toxicity:The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.Additional toxicological information:To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.Carcinogenic categoriesOSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ToxicityAquatic toxicity:No data availablePersistence and degradabilityNo data availableBioaccumulative potentialNo data availableMobility in soilNo data availableAdditional ecological information:Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.Avoid transfer into the environment.Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentPBT:N/AvPvB:N/AOther adverse effectsNo data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methodsRecommendationConsult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.Uncleaned packagings:Recommendation:Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixtureNational regulationsAll components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)7782-49-2 SeleniumCalifornia Proposition 65Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancerSubstance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicitySubstance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, femaleSubstance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, maleSubstance is not listed.Information about limitation of use:For use only by technically qualified individuals.This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulationsSubstance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.Substance is not listed.The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.Substance is not listed.Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)Substance is not listed.Chemical safety assessment:A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2018 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.

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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Selenium products. Selenium (atomic symbol: Se, atomic number: 34) is a Block P, Group 16, Period 4 element with an atomic radius of 78.96. The number of electrons in each of Selenium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 6 and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p4. The selenium atom has a radius of 120 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 190 pm. Selenium is a non-metal with several allotropes: a black, vitreous form with an irregular crystal structure three red-colored forms with monoclinic crystal structures and a gray form with a hexagonal crystal structure, the most stable and dense form of the element. One of the most common uses for selenium is in glass production the red tint that it lends to glass neutralizes green or yellow tints from impurities in the glass materials. Selenium was discovered and first isolated by Jöns Jakob Berzelius and Johann Gottlieb Gahn in 1817. The origin of the name Selenium comes from the Greek word "Selênê," meaning moon.